000			01273nam a2200133 4500
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082			_a824.08 _bEIG
245			_aEight essays
260			_aChennai _bMacmillan _c1937
300			_a269 p.
520			_aOne of the most intimate literary forms in English literature is the essay which almost strikes up an informal dialogue between the reader and the essayist. The word essay originates from the French word essai meaning attempt-and attempt to crystallize- one aspect of experience and "write a little about something". The ease and immediacy of this form grants it a firm place in all university courses. This anthology had been developed for students of English literature studying in Indian universities. It introduces eight eminent authors - spanning the last five centuries, many of whom have also excelled in other branches of literature. The selection aims to illustrate the general trend of development of the form. For many students, studying these pieces and preparing for their examinations can indeed be a daunting task. For their benefit a number of student aids have been provided in this special edition. Paraphrase Extensive wordnotes and annotations Notes on authors Critical comments
700			_aCaincross, A S, Ed.
942			_cBK
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